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The disposition of Dwarves towards the Rings of Power deviated significantly from that of Men. By nature, Dwarves exhibited a strong resistance to mental manipulation, making them immune to the fate of becoming shadowy wraiths. Instead of becoming controlled demons, the Dwarves used their Rings primarily to accumulate wealth. However, this relationship birthed a destructive greed for gold, culminating in catastrophes that ultimately benefitted Sauron.
While Sauron failed to control their minds, the Rings amplified the Dwarves' natural tendencies—words of desire for riches turned into overwhelming greed, leading to the formation of great hoards, yet also attracting perilous threats such as dragons.